Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Back Central, Lowell, MA


In Back Central there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 17.40% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 940 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Back Central, Lowell, MA.

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Back Central, Lowell, MA Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Back Central

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

17.40%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Verizon | Fiber

Availability:

17.40%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Back Central are not shown.

 

Back Central Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Back Central is fiber internet available?

Back Central, Lowell, MA map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 17.40% of Back Central. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in Back Central above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Back Central?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Back Central.

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The average Back Central home can get up to 940 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 940 Mbps, which 17.40% of residents can get.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Back Central?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Back Central you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Back Central homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 99.60% of the neighborhood.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Back Central homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Back Central, along with details on where in Back Central and at what speeds.

EarthLink Fiber in Back Central, Lowell, MA

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 17.40%, or 1,176 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast and east Back Central area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Back Central.

 

EarthLink fiber download speeds

EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back Central. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Back Central. The fastest plan anyone in Back Central can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Back Central customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Back Central. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In Back Central download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Back Central fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Back Central is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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EarthLink's Back Central fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fiber in Back Central, Lowell, MA

Verizon fiber coverage

About 17.40%, or 1,176 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast and east Back Central area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Back Central.

 

Verizon fiber download speeds

Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back Central. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Back Central. The fastest plan anyone in Back Central can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Back Central customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Back Central. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fiber upload speeds

In Back Central download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Back Central fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Back Central is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Back Central fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Back Central Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Back Central or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Back Central compare to the rest of Lowell?

Fiber internet speeds in Back Central are much faster versus the average speeds in Lowell: 0.00 Mbps in Lowell versus 940 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Lowell is 0.00% versus 17.40% in Back Central.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Back Central are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
0185246.78%
0185099.15%
0185196.31%
0185459.51%
0182646.99%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
0182499.76%
0186399.30%
0186295.46%
0187698.29%
0187996.32%

What does fiber internet look like in other neighborhoods?

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